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My husband is 37 years old. He stops drinking alcohol for about 2–3 weeks, but then starts again and drinks heavily day and night for 1–2 weeks. He genuinely tries to quit, but relapses repeatedly. During drinking periods, he has sleep disturbances, high blood pressure, uses abusive language, and makes inappropriate calls to relatives and friends. He was previously given medication for alcohol withdrawal/craving, which helped for about a month, but the habit returned after stopping the medicine. I am currently 5 months pregnant and living with him. I would like to know: Which specialist should we consult? Are there medicines that can help prevent relapse long-term? Does he need counseling or de-addiction treatment? What is the best treatment approach for this pattern of alcohol use? Thank you.
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Hey you’re dealing with so much right now, and being 5 months pregnant on top of all this makes it even harder. What your husband is going through has a name it’s basically when someone’s brain gets so used to alcohol that stopping and starting becomes a painful cycle, and it has nothing to do with him not trying hard enough. His brain is literally craving it. The first thing you should do is take him to a Psychiatrist not just any doctor, but one who deals with alcohol and addiction. They can give him medicines that actually reduce the urge to drink from the inside, so the craving doesn’t feel so overwhelming. These medicines are safe, work well, and are meant to be taken for a longer time not just a month like before. But here’s the thing medicine alone won’t fix it completely. He also needs someone to talk to regularly, like a counselor or therapist who understands addiction. It’s almost like his mind needs to be retrained to cope with stress and emotions without reaching for a drink. A good de-addiction program that combines both medicine and talking therapy gives the best results for someone with his pattern. And honestly? You need support too carrying this stress during pregnancy isn’t small. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to someone for yourself as well. Feel free to connect at nine two double six, seven two six, zero six five anytime you need help or just want to talk it through. You’re stronger than you think
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Hi, yes medicines and therapy can help. Consult online for treatment
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